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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1938
Page
14
Boake Carter surveys Palm Beach to critique social oppression and class stratification. He argues competition defines life from sex to nations, condemns aging elites for clinging to privilege, and laments media overglorification of the wealthy while workers seek fair wages and dignity. The piece contrasts restless youth with routinized wealth and societal fear.
Peggy OToole takes the governess post at the Meredith household where Janice Meredith and Rosemary push Peggy to win the child’s trust. Peggy bonds with Rosemary, earns favor from the cook, and learns about the hurtful family rift including Janice’s uncle George. A countryside picnic with Jimmie Butler leads to a romantic confession as Peggy reveals her Irish roots and past.
The text juxtaposes critiques of American happiness and security with Soviet upheaval, mentions a February funeral service for Miss Lucy Crosier with Rev William Smith officiating and details of pallbearers, survivors, and burial. It also notes a Ladies Society meeting at Community church with a noon tureen dinner, 15 ladies, and quilt block work, plus a farewell party hosted by Mrs Roy Brasee.
Funeral services were conducted in Pittsfield for an individual identified as Croser. The ceremony reflected the community's bereavement, with attendees paying respects and marking the loss in a quiet service.
A neighborhood gathering honored the Herbert Whitney family and Mrs. Fennie Wilson with a farewell party on Thursday evening attended by about 40 friends and relatives. They received an electric hot plate as a gift, and ice cream and cake were served late. The Whitneys and Mrs. Wilson plan to move to a farm east of Wellington. Robert Bear of Columbus visited relatives, including W. T. Wright of Mesa, Arizona, at the Bear home. Also noted is a report that motor truck use increased greatly in Germany this year.
Elyria health workers warn of a looming measles year as Ohio reports surge in cases. Elyria has one case this year, with a December 10 last year and 16 total in 1937. State totals show 2,599 cases in late January and 3,411 in early February, reflecting the three year cycle.
A terse note indicates a project or event beginning after a three year gap, with involvement by a group identified as Hew. Details remain sparse but signal renewed activity or collaboration.
Mr and Mrs Earle Johnson and family hosted a Thursday birthday anniversary party at their Detroit road home. Relatives and friends from Chestnut Ridge Gulf Tow, and local Johnsons enjoyed a social evening followed by refreshments.
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